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Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse leads the introduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act aimed at reforming the H-2A program.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
Blueberry Wage Hike Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A new 50% wage hike for H-2A piece work is being challenged and a decision is due this week.
More H-2A Fees bill
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill has moved to the House that would add even more fees for the farmers who hire H-2A foreign guest workers.
More H-2A Fees Pt 3
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon Devaney talks about the Senate Bill that would boost the fees for hiring H-2A foreign guest workers.
More H-2A Fees Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Tree Fruit Association President Jon Devaney talks about the Senate Bill that would boost the fees for hiring H-2A foreign guest workers.
More H-2A Fees Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Senate bill looks to raise additional fees for ag employers who hire H-2A foreign guestworkers.
Wine Jobs for Women Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Wine Industry has opportunities for women will to take a leap of faith!
Labor Conference Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA to hold Labor Conference January 18th in Wenatchee.
Vilsack Goodbye and Veterans in Ag
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack bids an emotional farewell during a portrait hanging ceremony at the USDA in D.C., and Veterans are being sought while seeking jobs in Agriculture.
Survey of Labor Wages Pt2
Fruit Grower Report
For the first time, workers are being surveyed to establish a prevailing wage in Washington farm labor.
Survey of Labor Wages
Fruit Grower Report
A first of its kind survey in Washington state will ask ag labor about their wages.
The YesVets Hiring Initiative
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
a new statewide initiative to promote hiring veterans that was a joint collaboration of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and Employment Security better known as ESD
Getting Help with the Survey
Fruit Grower Report
If you received the Employment Wage and Practices Survey in the mail, there is help available for filling it out.
Bringing Agriculture & Veterans Together
Food Forethought
Veterans know how to commit to a cause, struggle to survive, and overcome great obstacles; all qualities that can be well applied to a career in agriculture.